1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1985 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 120 kg more than 1985 Ferrari Mondial.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1985 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Camaro | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
